Syracuse, N.Y. — Prince-Tyson Gulley was granted a fifth year of eligibility and can play next season, coach Scott Shafer said during weekly press conference on Tuesday afternoon

According to the school, Gulley qualified for a medical hardship waiver as a result of an injury-shortened 2011 season in which he appeared in four games before breaking his collarbone. Gulley, a fourth-year senior, was granted the extra year before the start of the season, Shafer said.

Syracuse is set to honor 20 players before Saturday's 3:30 kick against Boston College as part of the school's Senior Day ceremony. Gulley, listed as a senior, is not among the group being honored.

"He didn't want to walk because in his mind, 'I'm still here. I'm an underclassman,'" Shafer said.

Gulley has not played since he re-aggravated an ankle injury in a 59-3 loss at Florida State on Nov. 16. He is second on the team with 440 rushing yards and four touchdowns. He has also recorded 14 receptions for 51 yards and a score and has returned six kickoffs for 154 yards.

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